Discover the World's 5 Longest Bridges, Showcasing Engineering Marvels in Construction

The purpose of constructing bridges is to connect two locations previously separated by water. In many parts of the world, several bridges with convenience, particularly in terms of the transportation of different products. Discover these five longest bridges in the world, which exemplify outstanding engineering achievements in their construction.

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1. Danyang-Kunshan Bridge (164 Km)

On the Chinese mainland, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand provides a connection between the cities of Nanjing and Hangzhou. Because of this, the time it takes to travel between the towns dropped from four hours to one hour. In June 2011, the 164-kilometer-long bridge, which is a component of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, was opened to the public after a construction period that lasted for four years and cost $8.5 billion. The requirement that the bridge endure severe weather conditions, such as earthquakes and typhoons, was a contributing factor in the construction of this bridge.

With a clearance of approximately 492 feet, this enormous structure was also built to allow ships to pass below it. Moreover, it was intended to survive any direct attacks from naval vessels that weighed up to 300,000 tons. Having achieved global recognition as the longest bridge, it has become a singularly captivating tourist destination. The scenic areas that Danyang-Kunshan travels through, which feature rice fields and various wetlands, are a significant draw for tourists who come to the area only to take in the sights. 

2. Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct (157 Km)

The Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct, which is a component of the Taiwan High-Speed Railway, was conceived to establish a connection between Baguashin, located in Changhua County, and Zuoying, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In 2007, this remarkable structure was finished, and it spans a distance of 157.3 kilometers, making it the second longest bridge in the world, quite close to the Dangyang-Kunshan Bridge.

As it travels across various landscapes, the Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct brings visitors through vast stretches of water, rural areas, and metropolitan areas that have been developed. Its design, similar to numerous bridges in Taiwan, was intended to endure the seismic instability the nation is prone to. A train may be able to come to a stop in the case of an earthquake because of this capability. In the meantime, the bridge's structure is dispersed across a vast area, preventing damage from developing in a particular region of the construction. 

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3. Cangde Grand Bridge (115 km)

At 115 km, the Cangde Grand Bridge is third among all the bridges in the world. This bridge, like the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, is along the high-speed line that connects Beijing and Shanghai along the high-speed line that connects Beijing and Shanghai. The construction of the viaduct, which was finished in 2010, with a total of 3,092 pillars, overlapped with the construction of the largest bridge in the world.

4. Tianjin Grand Bridge (113 km)

Although situated in China, the Tianjin Grand Bridge, the fourth longest bridge globally, is consistently connected to the railway network in Asia. Between Langfang and Qingxian, it stretches for a total of 113 km before reaching its finish. The work started in 2006 and continued until 2010. Accordingly, 2011 was the year that the bridge was officially opened to the public.

5. Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge (79 km)

The Weinan Weihe Grande Bridge is a section of the Zhengzhou-Xi'an High-Speed Railway and spans a distance of 79 kilometers. It has the distinction of being China's 'natural gateway to the west' and crossing the Wei River. Thus, 2008 marked the year that it was finished, but the train line did not open until 2010.

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